Haskap vs Saskatoon seeds
Haskaps have elongated blue berries on a bush. Saskatoons have round purple fruit and can grow as a large shrub or small tree. These packets grow two different kinds of fruit, not interchangeable varieties of one berry.
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| Detail | Aurora Haskap Seeds | Northline Saskatoon Seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit shape | Elongated, up to about 1 1/4 inches long on the Aurora parent | Round, up to about 1/2 inch across on the Northline parent |
| Fruit colour | Blue | Deep purple |
| Parent flavour | Aurora has lower acidity and a sweet impression | Northline has a full, sweet flavour |
| Botanical group | Lonicera caerulea, a honeysuckle | Amelanchier alnifolia, in the rose family |
| Seed parent | Aurora, released by the University of Saskatchewan | Northline, selected at Beaverlodge, Alberta |
| Best light for fruit | Full sun | Full sun |
| Growth habit | Bush | Large shrub or small tree |
A closer look
Aurora Haskap Seeds
Aurora was released to propagators in 2012 and to gardeners in 2014. Its large fruit and lower acidity are qualities of the parent, not a guarantee that every seedling will be the same.
Northline Saskatoon Seeds
Northline was selected in 1960 for its large sweet berries. The parent can spread through suckering. These seeds give a way to grow more Saskatoons while allowing for variation in the plants and fruit.